How 3D Printing, Lego, and Custom Sleeves Are Helping Hospitals
A wide variety of people, who have been using maker techniques to help in the medical field, showed up to World Maker Faire New York.
3D Printing & Imaging
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makers—including the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
Convert Your Empty Filament Spools to Part Bins With This Clever Mod
a clever use for old spools turns them to workshop storage
High Schooler 3D Prints Her Own Spirometer to Measure Asthmatic Breathing
Hannah Edge developed a compact spirometer that merges both old and new technologies, like 3D printing, to create a more portable device.
Get Medieval With a 3D Printed Crossbow
3D print this crossbow to take your target practice to the next level.
3 Medical Projects Driving Maker Innovation in Health
Check out these creators who attended World Maker Faire New York. They’re using the act of making to improve medical care.
This Week in Making: Touch Screen Table, Lego Rover, and DIY Electric Longboard
This week, build yourself a touch screen table, an exceptionally mobile Lego rover, or a cheap electric longboard.
Don’t Write Off TinkerCad as Too Simple
Geoff Shorts assumed TinkerCad would be a pointless step-down from Fusion, but was pleasantly surprised by the results he got.
